This is a comprehensive study of Hongzhou school, which under the leadership of Mazu Daoyi (709-788) and his disciples emerged as the dominant tradition of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China during the middle part of the Tang dynasty (618-907).
Mario Poceski is Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies and Chinese Religions at the University of Florida
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highly recommended for anyone who wishes gain a better understanding of a critical formative period in the history of Chan.
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Abbreviations and Conventions Introduction Part I: History 1: The Life and Times of Mazu Daoyi 2: Regional Spread of the Hongzhou School 3: The Hongzhou School and Mid-Tang Chan Part II: Doctrine and Practice 4: Doctrinal Contexts and Religious Attitudes 5: Mind, Buddha, and the Way 6: Path of Practice and Realizations Conclusion Appendix Glossary Bibliography Index
